stay on a horse farm in iceland

farm stays and riding

If you are travelling around Iceland with a small group of countryside loving people who love horsesbut don´t feel that they want to participate in a long riding tour, a farm stay would be a great option.

You have the choice between self- catering cottages, apartments and farms who offer double rooms with wonderful home cooking. Sometimes riding is included, sometimes riding tours can be booked directly on the farm – ahead of the stay or while you are there.Farm Stays are also ideal when travelling with young children because most of the farmshave lots of cuddly farm animals to pet and love!

We highly recommend a rental car while you stay but in some cases the hosts can pick you up at the next bus stop for a small fee. Please note that shopping and restaurants are usually not reachable without a car.

Prices start from ISK 13.000 for a small cottage for 2 people.Sometimes a one-time fee for towels and bed linen needs to be paid, approx. 1.500 to 2.000 ISK per/person and stay.Prices depend on number of guests travelling, season and number of nights.

Availabilities are on request.There is usually high demand during June to August and we recommend to book early. We are happy to make you an individual offer!

Please find here a selection of Icelandic farms offering this kind of stay.

SPECIAL COTTAGE OFFERS: ​SnæfellsnesUnit apartment sleeping up to 6 in two bedrooms,with hot tub and perfect views to Snæfellsnesjökull, 250 m to the beach. Dates: July 31st to August 2nd Price per night: ISK 22.000Extra charge for bedlinen and towels apply.Riding: About 5 km to next horse rental. ​ AkureyriCottage sleeping up to 6with hot tub and private facilities Dates: July 26th to 31stPrice per night: ISK 34.000Extra charge for bedlinen and towels apply.Riding: Various options right outside of Akureyri. ​

MORE OFFERS SEE BELOW EACH FARM

south iceland

FAMOUS HORSE BREEDING FARM IN FLÚÐIR REGION ​

​Accommodation: Very cozy fully equipped cottage with two bedrooms (1 bedroom: double bed/ 2 bedroom: bunk bed) and a sleeping attic. Sleeps easily up to 8. No hot tub but close to public pool and the Secret Lagoon and shops.

Farm animals: Horses, Sheep, goats, dogs and cats.

Riding facilities: Indoor riding arena, oval track, lovely trails.

Riding tours: Available during summer starting from ISK 7.000 per person.

RIDING CENTRE, COTTAGE AND GUESTHOUSE IN FLÚÐIR REGION

Cottage: Cozy fully equipped cottage with two bedrooms, each with a single bed. Sleeping couch in the lounge. Sleeps up to 6. Hot tub and close to public pool and the Secret Lagoon and shops.

Guesthouse: Guesthouse with snug and cozy rooms with shared facilities. Made–up beds and sleeping bag accommodation. Breakfast always on offer and hot meals upon request.Hot tub and close to public pool and the Secret Lagoon and shops.

Farm animals: Horses, dogs, cats.

Riding facilities: Paddock, small indoor riding arena, lovely trails.

Riding tours: A great selection of wonderful trail rides (short, day tours and multi day tours available almost throughout the whole year. During summer: Daytour to the Secret Lagoon. Starting ISK 9.000 per person.

Minimum nights: None

Special: Very good horses also for experienced riders. Sheep Round Up tours and private luxury tours available.

Riding tours: A great selection of wonderful trail rides (short, day tours and multi day tours available almost throughout the whole year. Starting ISK 7.100 per person.

Minimum nights: None.

Special: Very good horses also for experienced riders. Excellent private riding lessons available with professional trainers up to competition level.Offers special Northern lights and riding course arrangements.

NORTH ICELAND

Luxurious cottages at Riding Center in Varmahlíð area

Accommodation: Very cozy fully equipped cottages ranging from cottages sleeping 2 to 6. In addition a 3-bedroom apartment. Wonderful small bathing pool which is used by the guest commonly. Breakfast can be booked upon request.

Special: Sheep and Horse Round Up tours available. Riding & Rafting packages available. Private 2-3 hour rides with trainer available. We can recommend this property if you do not wish to take a rental car since a public bus services the village where the cottages are situated. A grocery store is within walking distance.